Travs Opening Day
Dickey-Stephans Park
501-664-1555
Arkansas' favorite baseball team, the Travelers, are going against the Midland Rockhounds in this opening week event. Games start at 7:30 p.m.
Also: April 6 - 8 (vs Frisco RoughRiders), April 11 (vs Tulsa), April 17-20 (vs Northwest Arkansas), April 29-May 2 (vs Tulsa)
April 4
Rethinking Religion & Politics
Clinton School of Public Service
501-683-5200
E.J. Dionne is the author of "Souled Out: Reclaiming Faith and Politics After the Religious Right." Speech at 5:30 p.m., reservations required (free). Also: Children in Immigrant Families in 21st Century Arkansas at 12 p.m. on April 4.
Also: April 9 at 6 p.m.- speaker William Cohen, April 10 at 12 p.m.- speaker "Opportunity Maine" Executive Director Ron Brown, April 14 at 12 p.m.- Juliet Eilperin, Washington Post national correspondent on the environment, April 16 at 12 p.m. - speakers Curt and Christine Mann "Home Electricity from the Wind," April 22 at 6 p.m. - speaker Rev. Dr. C. Welton Gaddy, President of The Interfaith Alliance, April 24 at 6 p.m. speaker Joe Grieboski, President of the Institute on Religion and Public Policy
April 4-5
Women of Faith
Alltel Arena
Admission starts at $49. One of the biggest Christian women conferences in Little Rock.
April 4-6
Arkansas Literary Festival
Downtown Little Rock
501-907-2490
Poet pub crawl and other literary events for adults and children. Admission
to most events is free but some special events are ticketed.
April 4 - 6
Ozark
Foothills FilmFest
Various locations
870-251-1189
A collection of films by Arkansas filmmakers. Some events take place in
Little Rock. Admission $3-5.
April 5
Arkansas Diabetes Walk & Tour de Cure
Murry Park
501-221-7444
Fun walk for diabetes. $15 suggested entry fee.
April 5
Centurion Circle Annual 80's
Party
Next Level Events
501-666-9436
Hosted by The Centers For Youth and Families young professionals group, this
fundraiser takes you back to the 80s. Tickets $40-50.
April 5
Rock "N" Recess with Radio Disney
Clear Channel Metroplex
501-663-3300
From 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. you can join Radio Disney's Rockin' Road Show.
Admission is free.
April 5 - 6
Arkansas Orchid Society Show and Sale
Second Presbyterian Church, I-430 and Cantrell Rd.
501-221-1217
April 5th, 12-5 p.m. and April 6th, 1-4 p.m. Free admission. Flowers
available for purchase.
April 10 - 13
39th Annual Arkansas
Victory Challenge Horse Show
Arkansas State Fairgrounds
501-590-9442
April 11
2nd Friday Art Night
Downtown Little Rock/River Market District
Enjoy art downtown from 5-8 pm. Held monthly, 2nd Friday Art Night is a free after-hours event open to the public. website
April 11 - 13, 18-20
"The Odd Couple" (female version)
Wooly Auditorium, 2600 West Markham
Friday and Saturday night at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday at 2:00 p.m. the community theater of Little Rock presents a new take on this old story. Tickets are $14.
April 11-13
Arkansas Symphony Orchestra presents "Madame Butterfly"
Robinson Center Music Hall
Ticket available online.
On April 11th at 8 p.m. and on April 13th at 3 p.m.
Also: April 22: "Classical Mystery Tour: A Beatles Tribute"
April 11 - 27
"Sherlock Holmes: The Final Adventure"
Arkansas Repertory Theater, 601 Main Street
Times vary. Tickets available online.
April 12
Blue Man Group
Alltel Arena
Show starts at 8:00 p.m. Tickets start at $45..
April 12
Saturday Discoveries Program presents "Science of Magic"
501-396-7051
From 1 to 4 p.m. the MOD presents a special, hands-on program about the science of magic. There is an extra fee of $15.
Also: April 24-26: Bugfest
April 12
Survivor Skills: Tracking Workshop at Pinnacle Mountain
Pinnacle Mountain State Park
501-868-5806
From 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. follow park interpreters as they teach you how to track animals. Children are welcome.
Also: April 13 - Water Survival Skills: Join interpreters to learn how to find water in the wilds, April 14 - Leave No Trace, April 17 - A Leaf-ly Stroll at 3 p.m., April 19 - Edible and Medicinal Plants from 12 - 3 p.m., April 20 - Wildflower hike from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., April 27 - Spring Canoe Float from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
April 12 - 13
Clear Channel Metroplex Event Center
501-918-4539
Many different products available for sale for children. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m
April 15
"Bless the Mic" Lecture Series
Philander Smith College
501-683-5200
At 7 p.m. Andrew Sullivan, Senior Editor of The Atlantic speaks at Philander Smith College in the ML Harris Auditorium.
April 15
Home School Days: Frogs
Pinnacle Mountain State Park
501-868-5806
Learn more about amphibians and how important they are to the environment. Meet from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the picnic area, but interpreters will venture to other areas.
April 15 - 17
"Movin' Out" - Sponsored by
Celebrity Attractions
Robinson center Music Hall
Starting at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $18-52.
April 17
CARTI Ragin' Cajun Bash
River Market
501-296-3202
From 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. join Carti for a New Orleans-style crawfish boil. Tickets are $25 in advance or $30 at the door.
April 18
Cruisin' in the Rock
River Market Pavilions and Riverfront Park
501-370-3201
From 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. see this monthly display of cars.
April 18
Empty Bowls Art Auction
Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church
This silent auction & more benefits the [link=http://www.arkansasfoodbank.org]Arkansas Foodbank Network[/link]
April 18 - 19
Earth Day Celebration
Little Rock Zoo
Join the zoo for programs and special features. Admission is $8.
April 19
Blues on the River
North Shore Riverwalk, North Little Rock
501-401-0200
Gates open at 2 p.m.
April 26
Clinton Center
Clinton Presidential Center Park
501-370-8000
Join the Clinton center from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. for the largest Earth Day Festival in the state. Admission is free.
April 26
Edgefest
North Shore Riverwalk
501-975-7575
Stats at 2 p.m. and features Kid Rock, Disturbed, Sevendust, Saliva and Black Stone Cherry. Tickets are $35.
April 26
River Market Cooking Club
Join Chef Robbie Lewis from Velo Rouge 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Admission $10.00.
